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![Supervisor Sellers](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/AZMARIC/2023/02/7194250/district-1-header-2-23_original.png) July 2023
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Staying Safe in Excessive Heat
We've been beating records and living under excessive heat for the entire month of July.
Here are three things to remember:
- Stay cool: avoid outdoor activities during peak hours.
- Stay hydrated: drink plenty of water.
- Stay informed: check local news for weather updates.
Here are some resources to help you stay safe:
Related: Read about Maricopa County's $3.8 million investment in heat relief efforts.
Besides the heat, here's what else is happening around the District and the County.
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Around the District
![NACo Conference 2023](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/AZMARIC/2023/07/7953467/naco-austin-2023_original.jpg) I was proud to accept the "Best in Category" award for the 2022 Elections Command Center at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference where Maricopa County won 58 national achievement awards. I represented the County as the Vice Chair of the Large Urban County Caucus and attended a meeting with the US Interagency Conference on Homelessness. I also enjoyed meeting journalist, author, and TV host Joan Lunden.
![Queen Creek](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/AZMARIC/2023/07/7932603/queen-creek-water-event-7-23_original.jpg) We celebrated the Cibola water transfer agreement in Queen Creek. This agreement allows Queen Creek to receive Colorado River water from Cibola, Arizona, reducing its reliance on groundwater. I'm proud of the leadership in Queen Creek that plans for critical infrastructure needed to support its phenomenal growth.
![Workforce Development](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/AZMARIC/2023/07/7869864/workforce-event-6-23_original.jpg) The Arizona Workforce Summit promoted the critical role workforce plays in our economy. Almost 18 million dollars was awarded across the County to organizations focused on enhancing workforce services to those most in need.
![NACo at Anthem](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/AZMARIC/2023/07/7869874/naco-fellowship-anthem_original.jpg) The National Association of Counties (NACo) brought representatives from the White House, federal agencies, and Congress to visit Maricopa County. They started with a tour of Elections, traveled to Lake Pleasant and then went to see Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s test bed in Anthem where I addressed the group.
![MAG Meeting](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/AZMARIC/2023/07/7869848/mag-meeting-passing-of-the-gavel-6-23_original.jpg) At the last Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council meeting Executive Director Eric Anderson was recognized for his 40 years of service. The gavel was also passed from Avondale Mayor Weiss to Phoenix Mayor Gallego.
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Maricopa County and Mesa Team Up to Provide Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement to provide more than $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the City of Mesa to purchase a hotel. The hotel, located at 6733 E. Main Street in Mesa, will be used to provide emergency shelter and transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
These partnerships are one of many ways that Maricopa County is working to develop comprehensive services to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness across the county.
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Recorder’s Office Issues 260K New Voter ID Cards Following Boundary Changes
Approximately 260,000 Maricopa County voters will receive new voter identification cards due to updated boundaries in the five Board of Supervisor districts and the City of Surprise.
The new ID cards will look exactly like the regular cards but will include a note that indicates the boundary changes. Voters are encouraged to visit BeBallotReady.Vote to check their registration information and view their districts.
The Board of Supervisors (BOS) district boundary changes were approved on June 30 and will impact approximately 250,000 voters in Maricopa County. The map, which will go into effect in January of 2024, can be viewed HERE.
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Air Quality Department Launches "Commit to One Day, Help Keep Ozone Away" Campaign
The Air Quality Department (MCAQD) launched its "Commit to One Day, Help Keep Ozone Away," campaign to educate residents about the negative impacts of ground-level ozone on air quality and public health. MCAQD urges residents to make a commitment at least one day a week to improve air quality and help the community breathe easier.
Ground-level ozone is a harmful pollutant that forms when emissions from cars, trucks, and industrial facilities react with sunlight. Exposure to ground-level ozone can exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis, and can also cause shortness of breath, coughing, and throat irritation.
To reduce the negative impacts of ground-level ozone pollution, MCAQD encourages the following Ozone pollution prevention tips:
- Promote remote. Telework to reduce traffic.
- Drive less. When possible, carpool, van pool, or use public transportation.
- Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines. Park your car and go inside.
- Ride your bike or walk to work.
- Refuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Use low-VOC or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
- Delay painting projects until High Pollution Advisories have passed.
Download the Commit to One Day campaign toolkit
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Fight the Bite
Mosquito bites are more than an irritation—they can cause serious illnesses that sometimes turn fatal. Follow the four Rs to keep you and your loved ones safe.
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REPEL mosquitoes using EPA-registered insect repellent.
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REMOVE standing water from your home and yard.
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REPAIR or replace damaged window and door screens.
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REMIND your family, friends and neighbors about mosquito safety.
Our Environmental Services Department has a Mosquito Guide and Toolkit to help you Fight the Bite.
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Summer Reading Wrap Up
The Summer Reading Program was a big success! With only a few days to go until it wraps up, here's an initial look at the numbers.
- Over 84,000 people participated; it's the second highest participation rate in the past decade!
- The community read a total of 73,241,668 minutes, surpassing the goal of 65 million minutes.
- 18,196 people have ordered their free book.
- 1,065 books have been donated to Head Start classrooms.
- Supervisor Sellers Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Challenge results:
- Over 350 people participated in the adult challenge.
- Over 190 people participated in the kids challenge.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Summer Reading Program!
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Sun Lakes Rehabilitation Project
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be doing a pavement rehabilitation project within the Sun Lakes, Units 11-22 community, beginning July 5 through November 2, 2023.
This work will be performed in eight phases, with each phase expected to last two weeks. Here's more information about the project and the work schedule
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Find Maricopa County Contacts
Below is a contact list for Maricopa County constituent services. Don't see what you're looking for? Visit our County Contacts Webpage.
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Abandoned Vehicles
County Owned Roads 602-876-1011
Private Property 602-506-3301
Animals
Adopt-a-Pet, Barking Dogs, Bite Reports, Dog Licenses, Lost & Found 602-506-7387
Assessor's Office
Assessor Website 602-506-3406
Birth & Death Certificates
Birth Certificates Death Certificates 602-506-6805
Building/Construction Permits
Private Property: Building, Electrical, Fencing/Grading, Mechanical, Plumbing, Pool/Spa, Solar 602-506-3301
County-Owned Right-of-Way 602-506-8600
Building Safety
Non-permitted construction 602-506-3301
Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Website 602-506-3766
Code Enforcement Code Compliance 602-506-3301
Consumer Complaints
AZ Attorney General 602-542-5763
Dust (Air Quality)
Complaints 602-506-6010 Permits 602-506-6010
Economic Development
Homebuyer Assistance 602-506-7294
Low-interest Loans 602-506-1888
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